Rainer Maria Rilke, Author at Kolbe Times

Rainer Maria Rilke

Rainer Maria Rilke was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist born in Prague in 1875. He is widely recognized as one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets, and his work is often described as inherently “mystical”. His writings include one novel, several collections of poetry, and several volumes of correspondence. He died of leukemia in 1927.

Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower

By Rainer Maria Rilke | August 8, 2019 - 5:27 pm |August 8, 2019 Poetry

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Sometimes a poetic mindset is more helpful than facts and figures in dealing with our fear of change. Rilke’s poem steers us to that steady, quiet place where anxieties transform into right action, and we find courage again. Continue reading →

Go To The Limits Of Your Longing

By Rainer Maria Rilke | February 22, 2017 - 5:02 am |February 22, 2017 Poetry, Written Word

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Practical, challenging and profound advice for navigating life as a human being, with a loving reminder that we are never alone. Continue reading →

Autumn

By Rainer Maria Rilke | October 19, 2015 - 7:22 pm |February 9, 2018 Poetry, Written Word

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Autumn is a seasonal poem by Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), one of the most enigmatic and significant poets of the last century. Continue reading →